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BV53 AOJ

2003 Daewoo Tacuma

Blue Petrol 1598cc
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MOT Status

Expired
Expires28 Feb 2017
Tests17 (11 pass, 6 fail)
Pass rate64.7%

Mileage

101,650 mi
Last recorded101,650 miles
Recorded on29 Feb 2016
Typical for 2003 Daewoo Tacuma52,341 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationBV53 AOJ
MakeDaewoo
ModelTacuma
Year2003
ColourBlue
Fuel typePetrol
Engine1,598cc

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MOT History

11 pass 6 fail
Pass 29 Feb 2016 101,650 miles

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

inner arms has slight play

o/s & n/s centre outer sills has slight traces of filler & undersealed

o/s front & rear & n/s rear wing wheel arch(s)/wing slightly corroded

Fail 29 Feb 2016 101,649 miles

Nearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded centre outer sill (5.2.6)

Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit o/s & n/s (4.1.E.1)

Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

exhaust system slightly corroded

fuel pipes slightly corroded

inner arms has slight play

o/s front & rear & n/s rear wing wheel arch(s)/wing slightly corroded

Pass 9 Feb 2015 94,362 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 9 Feb 2015 94,362 miles

Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Pass 26 Feb 2014 87,193 miles

Slight damage to rear of vehicle.

Fail 24 Feb 2014 87,093 miles

Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

Slight damage to rear of vehicle.

Pass 26 Feb 2013 78,408 miles

Damage to rear of vehicle.

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Fail 21 Feb 2013 78,408 miles

Bootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

Nearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Nearside front tyre worn on outer edge.

Offside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

Oil leak

Pass 29 Nov 2012 77,133 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nearside front tyre wearing on outer edge.

Pass 2 Nov 2011 68,216 miles

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Fail 1 Nov 2011 68,206 miles

Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Offside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Offside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a) DANGEROUS

Nail in nearside rear tyre

Nail in offside rear tyre

Pass 16 Nov 2010 60,068 miles

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Fail 11 Nov 2010 60,002 miles

Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

Pass 1 Dec 2009 51,721 miles
Pass 14 Nov 2008 43,161 miles
Pass 30 Oct 2007 34,699 miles
Pass 31 Oct 2006 26,232 miles

How Reliable is the Daewoo Tacuma?

Based on 100,978 MOT tests across 9,200 vehicles.

70.6%
Pass Rate
6,041
Miles/Year
26
Year Lifespan
9,200
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Brake pipe excessively corroded 11,796
Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 6,096
Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 3,910
Registration plate lamp not working 2,630
brake binding 2,281
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BV53 AOJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma in Blue with a 1,598cc petrol engine. This vehicle has been through 17 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 64.7%.

Across all 2003 Daewoo Tacuma models, the average MOT pass rate is 71.4% with a typical mileage of 52,341 miles. This particular vehicle has a lower pass rate than the average for its year, which may indicate maintenance issues worth investigating.

The most common reason a Daewoo Tacuma fails its MOT is brake pipe excessively corroded, accounting for 11,796 recorded failures. If you're considering buying BV53 AOJ, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Daewoo Tacuma typically stays on UK roads for around 26 years. At 23 years old, this Daewoo Tacuma is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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BV53 AOJ is a 2003 Daewoo Tacuma, first registered on 20 November 2003.

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